Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control

by John J. Craig

For senior-year undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in robotics.


An intuitive introduction to robotic theory and application

Since its original publication in 1986, Craig’s Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control has been the leading textbook for teaching robotics at the university level. Blending traditional mechanical engineering material with computer science and control theoretical concepts, the text covers a range of topics, including rigid-body transformations, forward and inverse positional kinematics, velocities and Jacobians of linkages, dynamics, linear and non-linear control, force control methodologies, mechanical design aspects, and robotic programming.



The 4th Edition features a balance of application and theory, introducing the science and engineering of mechanical manipulation--establishing and building on foundational understanding of mechanics, control theory, and computer science. With an emphasis on computational aspects of problems, the text aims to present material in a simple, intuitive way.

Features

About the Book


- Real-world applications present underlying theories in simple, understandable ways. This practicality helps students learn how to write algorithms to perform required computations.
- End-of-chapter exercises feature “difficulty grades” so instructors can assign to students and easily implement a grade-point plan.
- Programming Assignments at the end of each chapter emphasize concepts from a software perspective.
- A balanced approach presents robotics concepts from mechanical, control theory, and computer science subdisciplines.
- NEW! Additional exercises have been added to the end of each chapter.
- UPDATED! New references, materials, and figures account for changing technology and reflect today’s robotics landscape.
- REVISED! More than 100 minor typos have been corrected throughout the text.
- NEW! Two sections have been added, including Section 8.9 on optical encoders and Section 10.9 on adaptive control.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering

408 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1985

Reviews

[Cmwe808 · Rating 1 out of 5]

The content is cleverly encrypted within a complex system of typos and inaccuracies in order to augment the learning experience. If you want to get to know the DH matrix better than ANYONE then use this book (disclaimer: it will take you at least five times longer).

[Bzilla]

I hate that Craig uses the same variable name for different variables, making it difficult to skip around in the book.

[Anand]

i am very glad

[Afin · Rating 5 out of 5]

my first friend during PhD in robotics
yep,its like a handbook for a new robotics student
easy and simple explanation always provided by the author

[Reza · Rating 3 out of 5]

It truly is just an introduction.
I would recommend it for non engineering majors interested in robotics,It would give them a perspective on the topic,as for engineering students,I think this book is to simplistic.

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction text book to serial manipulator systems. Covers basic linear frame transforms, DH parameters, kinematics and dynamics.

[Shahin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a good book! but ...

[Choi Wonseok · Rating 4 out of 5]

manipulator kinematics, inverse kinematics, velocity, static forces

[Saif · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introductory book on robotics that mentions practical issues too.

[Dwight Walker]

It has background on control theory and Laplace transform for QUT robotics class.

[Amanuel Mamo]

happy